| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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| 551-1171-00L | Immunology: From Milestones to Current Topics | 4 credits | 2S | B. Ludewig,
J. Kisielow,
A. Oxenius,
L. Tortola,
University lecturers |
| Abstract | Milestones in Immunology: on old concepts and modern experiments |
| Learning objective | The course will cover the current grand topics in immunology: B cells, innate immunity, antigen presentation, tumor immunity, T cells, myeloid cells and stromal cells. For each topic two or four hours will be allocated. Historical milestone papers will be presented by the tutor/lecturer providing an overview on the development of the theoretical framework and critical technological advances. The students will read the historical milestone papers and contribute to the discussion. In the second part of the lecture, students will present recent high impact research papers that have emerged from the landmark achievements of the previously discussed milestone concepts. |
| Content | Milestones and current topics of innate immunity, antigen presentatino, B cells, thymus and T cells, cytotoxic T cells, NK cells, stromal cells, CNS immunity and tumor immunology. |
| Lecture notes | Original and review articles will be distributed by the respective lecturer. |
| Literature | Literaturunterlagen werden vor Beginn des Kurses auf folgender website zugänglich sein: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=15568 |
Competencies | | Subject-specific Competencies | Concepts and Theories | assessed | | Techniques and Technologies | assessed | | Method-specific Competencies | Analytical Competencies | fostered | | Social Competencies | Communication | assessed | | Self-presentation and Social Influence | fostered | | Personal Competencies | Critical Thinking | assessed | | Self-awareness and Self-reflection | fostered | | Self-direction and Self-management | fostered |
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